I’m not big on New Year’s traditions, which may surprise you considering how much I throw around the T word this time of year. I don’t stuff myself with black-eyed peas in hopes of striking gold in the new year. I don’t make pork and sauerkraut for my family. I know, I’m a grinch. And to top it off, I don’t even make New Year’s resolutions. Gasp!

What am I doing writing an article on New Year’s Day?? Please know that what you eat today won’t make you lucky or rich in 2013, but it will determine if you’re healthy or not. I’ve gathered a few tidbits of culinary wisdom from my 2012 musings, in hopes that you will apply (or at least ponder them) in 2013. If you want to see any of the original articles visit www.tricountyrecord.com or email me at ThroughMyKitchenWindow@gmail.com. Enjoy:

Try growing your own sprouts. They are incredibly good for you and super easy to grow. Check out www.johnnyseeds.com or www.mountainroseherbs.com for supplies and seeds. And no, they don’t taste like grass.